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Advancing America through railroad innovation
Redefining freight rail , CSX brings first-class customer service and a seamless shipping experience across an extensive rail network that reaches nearly two-thirds of the US population and a diverse set of consumers and industrial end markets .
Always innovating
It ’ s no secret that technology is becoming more integrated , automated and efficient . As the world changes , so is CSX — constantly evolving to find new ways to meet customers ’ needs . With state-of-the-art asset health monitoring and maintenance technology , CSX is delivering safe and efficient freight transportation that enables real-time decisions and greater ease and speed .
Reliable shipping , sustainable solutions With an unyielding focus on safety , reliability and sustainability , CSX is delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions that meet each customer ’ s unique freight transportation needs . CSX provides more than just traditional rail , with valued-added services including warehousing , industrial real estate support , transloading and other end-toend logistics solutions . CSX TRANSFLO helps customers take advantage of the cost and environmental benefits of rail without major infrastructure costs . With TRANSFLO , products are safely transferred between railcars , containers and trucks for customers that are not rail served .
CSX became the first railroad in the US to operate at a fuel efficiency rate of less than one gallon of fuel per 1,000 gross ton miles , and that ’ s just the beginning . CSX continues to drive positive environmental outcomes without sacrificing reliability .
Unmatched visibility
With the ShipCSX online resource , CSX customers have visibility into their shipments from origin to destination . With ShipCSX , you ’ re able to plan , ship , trace and make payments on one convenient platform .
Helping businesses grow
Expanding or moving businesses can be a daunting journey , but CSX helps customers every step of the way . CSX logistics and transportation experts provide individualized supply chain optimization consultation and help companies identify , design and develop facilities to maximize productivity and growth .
When you need a transportation service that you can count on , count on CSX .
Delivering direct access and operational efficiency
A global powerhouse for international trade , Port Everglades handles an average of 1 million TEUs and more than 2 million tons of bulk and breakbulk cargo annually . Its business diversity and a strong commitment to customer service distinguishes the seaport from most United States ports .
As a leading cargo port in Florida and among the most active container ports nationally , Port Everglades ’ customers benefit from direct highway access , an international airport within two miles , Foreign-Trade Zone warehousing and a 43-acre international and domestic intermodal container transfer facility . This facility makes it possible for cargo shipped to Port Everglades to reach Atlanta and Charlotte within two days and 70 % of the US population in four days .
The port ’ s diversified cargo mix includes containers , refrigerated cargo ( 4th for imports in the US ), new and used automobiles and trucks , dry bulk , breakbulk , project cargo , ro / ro and liquid bulk .
The port also handles specialized breakbulk cargo such as yachts — Fort Lauderdale is known as the “ Yachting Capital of the World .” The port is also essential to the region ’ s construction boom , with bulk cement and steel rebar passing through . Other top cargoes include apparel , automobiles , furniture and petroleum products .
The port is in one of the world ’ s largest consumer regions , with a combined 110 million residents and seasonal visitors within an 80-mile radius . Port Everglades is also the US gateway for trade with Latin America , moving 13 % of all US / Latin American trade .
Businesses continue to respond to the port ’ s unrivaled position and strategic investments . The Port Everglades International Logistics Center , a public-private partnership with CenterPoint Port Everglades LLC , has efficient , contemporary warehousing within two buildings on 16.657 acres of port property . The entire logistics center is designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone . Private investors are also constructing new warehouses just outside the port ’ s entrances .
The port ’ s operational performance worldwide , as noted by The World Bank index , demonstrates a direct ROI by port and terminal operators . The port recently installed six super post-Panamax gantry cranes and completed a historic project to expand berth space for cargo ships . www . joc . com September 2024 | Journal of Commerce 21